What made you happy today?

[comem47]

7 hours ago, ramjet said:

My son gets married on Saturday 2nd, so I'm happy now, but I'll be over the moon by the evening on Saturday.

We thought we were empty nesters several yeats ago when the last of my 3 stepdaughters left home. Her older sister became an addict  and subsequently got pregnant.  Her subsequent boyfriend was a child abuser and long-story short we have custody of the grandson.  Oh well. master reset on "empty nest" status.  Good news is other stepdaughters are great and the addict went through rehab and now is married to somene new. (but the grandson  has nighborhood friends and well established in this school system and will  graduate here in several more years) His mother lives 2 towns away

Life has  its twists  !!!

[Barrykearley]

Nothing I can put in writing on here - but by god life’s feckin great currently.

[Escape]

I got a call from a customer early this morning, from the MOT station trying to get his Elan +2S on the road again after being in storage for 20 years. The tester couldn't find the VIN, easy enough to solve.
About 20 minutes later another call, to tell me she had passed first time!

I should really start a thread about the recommissioning. I'll start with a pic of a blue threesome just before he came to pick her up earlier this week.

[Rambo]

But surely you didn't need an MOT for your +2? Or was it for peace of mind?

PS nice little TVR next to it 😉

[Arregueti]

12 minutes ago, Escape said:

I should really start a thread about the recommissioning. I'll start with a pic of a blue threesome just before he came to pick her up earlier this week.

Please do. And add plenty of pictures. I would be all over the moon if I had that anywhere near me. 🙂

Is it a keeper or does your contact plan to move it on?

[yeller77]

20 hours ago, Barrykearley said:

Nothing I can put in writing on here - but by god life’s feckin great currently.

🤔 Hm, sounds like either something that rhymes with "snowjob" or a lottery win kept on the down-low to keep "friends" and "relatives" from coming out of the woodwork!

[Escape]

13 hours ago, Rambo said:

But surely you didn't need an MOT for your +2? Or was it for peace of mind?

PS nice little TVR next to it 😉

It's not mine, mine is tucked away inside awaiting TLC after breaking down on my way to Brooklands.
The rules in Belgium are a bit different. The registration doesn't stay with the car and it needs to pass our equivalent of an MOT test (which can be a pain) before it can be registered in the name of the new owner.
Until a few years ago you didn't need an MOT for cars over 25 years old, just once when registering. Now it's every year until 30, then every 2 years and from 50 on every 5 years. Because our rules allow little or no modifications, this is a huge worry for many owners. For example if they discover you've upgraded the brakes or fitted electronic ignition, it will be an immediate fail and will need to be reverted to standard again. Don't even ask what they think of engine swaps!

The TVR is a project of mine, but I fear it might be a while before I get one of those elusive roundtuits... First I need to finish my Range Rover, then 2 Lotus (one of those my Elan +2S) and I've just been asked to change the clutch on a 928 in between as well. My dayjob is really getting in the way of progress!

13 hours ago, Arregueti said:

Please do. And add plenty of pictures. I would be all over the moon if I had that anywhere near me. 🙂

Is it a keeper or does your contact plan to move it on?

I'll try. As per usual I was too busy to take many pictures and nothing that interesting anyway, but I do have a short clip with the owner giving his broadest smile after the first start up.
I think they'll keep the Elan for a while and enjoy it. It was bought by 2 friends who have a nice collection of cars between them, including an Alpine A310 and a modern Alpine, 2 Matra Djets (at least one is likely to be sold once running), a Citroen DS, a Merc 500SL (R129), a Renault 5 and a VW Iltis. Probably some others they haven't told me about and all of them get regular use 🙂. I was very glad I could help them with the Lotus, they're delighted she was running so quickly and passed first time and I certainly wont mind if they send some more work my way. Both top chaps and genuine car guys. Only problem is my lack of time, as above...

Filip

[Barrykearley]

12 hours ago, yeller77 said:

🤔 Hm, sounds like either something that rhymes with "snowjob" or a lottery win kept on the down-low to keep "friends" and "relatives" from coming out of the woodwork!

Smutty 🤪 -  no lottery win - but a nice new pair of shoes 😉

[Rambo]

21 hours ago, Rambo said:

But surely you didn't need an MOT for your +2? Or was it for peace of mind?

PS nice little TVR next to it 😉

Sorry Filip, I hadn't realised you were in Belgium. I should have looked at your profile before posting 😳 I assumed you were in Britain where an MOT isn't a mandatory requirement after 40 years. It does have to be road legal though, so some people do put their beloved cars through an MOT. 

[Escape]

31 minutes ago, Rambo said:

Sorry Filip, I hadn't realised you were in Belgium. I should have looked at your profile before posting 😳 I assumed you were in Britain where an MOT isn't a mandatory requirement after 40 years. It does have to be road legal though, so some people do put their beloved cars through an MOT. 

I figured as much. 😉 Easy enough to explain and that way we all learn something. 👨‍🎓

[Alfa2Evora]

Despite a significant blip earlier in the week, on balance this still deserves to go in here.

JENNIFER - LATEST UPDATE:
A bit of a mixed bag this week again, with what was probably her best day to date immediately followed by her worst since she left the High Dependency Unit, .

Monday started the week on a high. Being a nice day, I'd taken Jennifer out to the patio area to enjoy the fresh air and sunshine. She was watching the aircraft passing over on their final descent into Edinburgh and started asking me what each one was, adding little comments such as "You always call them that, don't you?" when I described one as 'Queasy Jet'. In between, I was making small talk about the weather and the birds and flowers that were present when Jennifer suddenly came out with "That's all you seem to keep talking about. When are we going to have a proper conversation?" I almost fell off my seat at that, but then proceeded do do as requested.

On Tuesday I went in all buoyed-up from the previous days 'successes' only to find Jennifer sitting staring at a point on the ceiling, completely oblivious to everything going on around her, she never said a word the whole time I was there and gave no reaction to anything I said or did. The medical team were concerned enough to send her for a scan in case she'd suffered another 'event' but fortunately the results came back clear so I can only assume that her brain was having an off-day to recharge its batteries.

Wednesday, Thursday and Friday were all much the same - she was a lot better than Tuesday (not as great as Monday though) and was able to have a bit of a chat with me although some of what she was saying was not very coherent whilst other phrases and sentences were spot-on.

Yesterday was dog therapy day and as before, it had the desired effect. It was a bit chilly out so the session had to be limited to about 30 minutes but that was still enough to give Jennifer the boost she was needing. After popping the dogs back in the car, I returned her to the ward and just at that, the menu for today's meals arrived. I ran through it with her, only for her to comment at the end of the list of choices, "Just tick anything as they all taste the same anyway". . That's more like the Jennifer of old - just maybe better not mention to anybody that she used to be a Catering Manager with the NHS, .

Finger crossed for more of the same when I go in this afternoon.
 

[ramjet]

I'm absolutely rapt for my son, Jarryd and my new daughter-in-law, Sara.

[Kimbers]

Aww don't they look happy!

Congrats to you all mate!

Someone coulda cleared up all those leaves before they took the shot though............ 

[windymiller]

had my long long over due endoscopy today and looks like nothing has changed, so although i have biopsy results to come back they said see you in two years time !! whoop whoop 😁

[ramjet]

16 hours ago, Kimbers said:

Aww don't they look happy!

Congrats to you all mate!

Someone coulda cleared up all those leaves before they took the shot though............ 

They be rose petals, them be, ya heathen.

 Was a great day and those two organised everything themselves. Outstanding job. 

[bogle]

6 hours ago, ramjet said:

They be rose petals, them be, ya heathen.

 Was a great day and those two organized everything themselves. Outstanding job. 

I like the "red" leaves.

[bogle]

On 03/04/2022 at 05:52, Alfa2Evora said:

Despite a significant blip earlier in the week, on balance this still deserves to go in here.

JENNIFER - LATEST UPDATE:
A bit of a mixed bag this week again, with what was probably her best day to date immediately followed by her worst since she left the High Dependency Unit, .

Monday started the week on a high. Being a nice day, I'd taken Jennifer out to the patio area to enjoy the fresh air and sunshine. She was watching the aircraft passing over on their final descent into Edinburgh and started asking me what each one was, adding little comments such as "You always call them that, don't you?" when I described one as 'Queasy Jet'. In between, I was making small talk about the weather and the birds and flowers that were present when Jennifer suddenly came out with "That's all you seem to keep talking about. When are we going to have a proper conversation?" I almost fell off my seat at that, but then proceeded do do as requested.

On Tuesday I went in all buoyed-up from the previous days 'successes' only to find Jennifer sitting staring at a point on the ceiling, completely oblivious to everything going on around her, she never said a word the whole time I was there and gave no reaction to anything I said or did. The medical team were concerned enough to send her for a scan in case she'd suffered another 'event' but fortunately the results came back clear so I can only assume that her brain was having an off-day to recharge its batteries.

Wednesday, Thursday and Friday were all much the same - she was a lot better than Tuesday (not as great as Monday though) and was able to have a bit of a chat with me although some of what she was saying was not very coherent whilst other phrases and sentences were spot-on.

Yesterday was dog therapy day and as before, it had the desired effect. It was a bit chilly out so the session had to be limited to about 30 minutes but that was still enough to give Jennifer the boost she was needing. After popping the dogs back in the car, I returned her to the ward and just at that, the menu for today's meals arrived. I ran through it with her, only for her to comment at the end of the list of choices, "Just tick anything as they all taste the same anyway". . That's more like the Jennifer of old - just maybe better not mention to anybody that she used to be a Catering Manager with the NHS, .

Finger crossed for more of the same when I go in this afternoon.
 

We all be waiting to hear how your next visit goes.  Must to admit the intermittent on/off has got to be a challenge for you.  Is it like a switch?  Does it occur rapidly or does it slowly shift over time when Jennifer is regains her cognition? 

[Alfa2Evora]

20 hours ago, bogle said:

.............Is it like a switch?  Does it occur rapidly or does it slowly shift over time when Jennifer is regains her cognition? 

Mostly, the transition occurs over time such as she goes to sleep in one frame of mind and wakes up in another. Sometimes, however, it can be almost instantaneous and she goes from calm and relaxed to agitated and screaming the place down in a matter of seconds - a bit like a child throwing a tantrum when things are not going their way.

It's quite distressing for all concerned when this happens as you can imagine. I will admit that it's starting to take its toll on me - I'm feeling more and more frayed around the edges as time goes on but I just keep trying to focus on all the positives and not dwell too much on the other occasions.

[bogle]

Is it possible drugs might be causing any side effects or adding to the intensity of her symptoms?  Did the doctor visit recently to provide you with any updates?  I know you probably already considered these things, but just in case your mind was elsewhere.

[johnpwalsh]

It's quite distressing for all concerned when this happens as you can imagine. I will admit that it's starting to take its toll on me - I'm feeling more and more frayed around the edges as time goes on but I just keep trying to focus on all the positives and not dwell too much on the other occasions.

 

David. Hard is it may seem, you may have too just step back from it for a day or two to recharge your batteries a bit. Your body is telling you the same bud.

Everyone at Club Lotus N E Scotland is routing for Jennifer and you.

[100th_Idiot]

Finally get to see the in-laws again. Last trip was cancelled as it was 2 days after 1st lockdown. Now first overseas travel post lockdown.

 

[Chillidoggy]

Did Salvador Dali design the garden sculpture?

[100th_Idiot]

Yes

[Kimbers]

Where is that Andy?

[100th_Idiot]

1 hour ago, Kimbers said:

Where is that Andy?

Barbados. In laws retired back here 10 years ago